The Rethinking everything Conference is like no other event. It is an amazing collection of un-schooling families from around the country who have been gathering annually, since 1993, to celebrate Un-schooling, Re-thinking and self-designed living.

We realize, however, that not everybody that may want to attend can make it. There are considerable logistics as well as expenses involved for many families, especially those coming in from great distances. For those reasons, we are making some of the {general session} content available via Live Streaming.

Our sincere desire is to not only share this amazing content but to help build community also. “How” you might ask. Well, are encouraging house parties and gathering. In addition to families viewing #RE2015 at home, we’d also love to hear stories of communities gathering to absorb the content and even dialogue among themselves. What a great way to find the like-minded in your own area.

How does it work?

Three easy steps: (1) contact us to sign up and stream, (2) pay with Paypal or credit card, (3) we send you a link and the broadcast schedule and viola – sit back on the couch (hopefully with a living room full of friends) and watch.

How much does it cost?

$100 home license. Single login to conference virtual site to watch sessions, live or recorded. You can invite people over to watch with you, but they won’t have independent access to the recordings unless they, too, buy a home license.

$250 event license. Single login to conference virtual site, allows you to show sessions or recordings at a commercial site or as part of a commercial offering. Those who attend your event can receive their own login license for later recorded viewing for $25 per person. You pay the $250 fee up front, then send us the list of your attendees email addresses and payment and we’ll send you login information for each of them.

**Please note that additions and changes may happen right up until 48 hours before the big event – all details will be posted at that time for final viewing. All schedules will be posted on Central time. Some sessions may be tape delayed, due to simultaneous content and activity.**

Below are the sessions and times we plan to stream:

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 4TH, 2015

(live) 9:00 to 10:00 am / (re-broadcast) 11:00am to 12:00pm

“The Space Between (our) Stories” – Charles Eisenstein

We live in a time of crisis. The environment, energy, health care, money, politics, education… none of our systems are working very well any more, and more and more people understand that the way we are doing things is unsustainable. Normal is falling apart. But endings are often also beginnings. What are these crises transitioning us into? What might the new normal look like? In this talk, Charles Eisenstein describes the deep, invisible stories that underlie the crisis of our time, and the new stories upon which we are already beginning to build a different kind of civilization. A new (and ancient) consciousness is emerging, but our institutions – money, medicine, government, and more – are still grounded in the old. This talk will illuminate how we can participate in a revolution in human beingness, that includes a different relationship to Earth, a different experience of self, and a different conception of life purpose than what is normal today.

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(Live) 1:30 pm – 3:30 pm

“Un-schooling 101 and Beyond” – Barb Lundgren and Panel

Join Barb Lundgren as she facilitates a discussion amongst seasoned un-schoolers. Barb and her team will field questions and discuss key topics to help others navigate the tricky waters of Un-schooled life.

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(Live) 4:00 pm – 5:00 pm

Conscious Parenting Dialogues – Rebecca Thompson

Parenting can be challenging in any environment, but add “un-schooling” into the mix and you can get a number of unique new variables. Come join Rebecca for discussions about partnerships, boundaries and techniques for how to balance it all.

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(tape delayed) 5:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Happiness and the value of contrast – Linda Ball

Society encourages us to seek happiness in all things at all times, yet we know, deep down that is not possible. Join Linda for an interesting discussion on the topic of the value, need and sustainability of happiness.

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(tape-delayed) 6:00 pm – 7:00 pm

(Teen and Young Adult) Entrepreneur and Networking – John P. Strelecky.

John P. Strelecky has been helping audiences define a path for life, work and pursuits of passion for years. During this session he will help young adults identify passions and then develop a course of action for the transition years into adulthood.

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(live) 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Evening session

(Teen & Young adult) Un-College – Jon Gordon

UnCollege Gap Year will be leading an experiential, interactive and fun workshop that takes some of the most popular activities from their curriculum. It is based around learning, creation, curiosity and connection and gives us tools to help us hack our educations. UnCollege has led these workshops anywhere from the UN building with the Nexus Global Youth Foundation to high schools in silicon valley and they are very excited to be working with all of you.

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(re-broadcast) 9:30pm to 10:30pm

“The Space Between (our) Stories” – Charles Eisenstein

We live in a time of crisis. The environment, energy, health care, money, politics, education… none of our systems are working very well any more, and more and more people understand that the way we are doing things is unsustainable. Normal is falling apart. But endings are often also beginnings. What are these crises transitioning us into? What might the new normal look like? In this talk, Charles Eisenstein describes the deep, invisible stories that underlie the crisis of our time, and the new stories upon which we are already beginning to build a different kind of civilization. A new (and ancient) consciousness is emerging, but our institutions – money, medicine, government, and more – are still grounded in the old. This talk will illuminate how we can participate in a revolution in human beingness, that includes a different relationship to Earth, a different experience of self, and a different conception of life purpose than what is normal today.

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SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 5TH, 2015

9:30 am to 10:30 am

Sacred Masculine – Charles Eisenstein

We hear all the time about restoring and celebrating the sacred feminine. What about masculinity — does that have a sacred dimension as well? Should the reaction to the horrors of patriarchal male violence be to retreat from masculinity and become more feminine? Or is there perhaps a distinctly masculine way of being that is not about domination and control of women (and of the feminine aspect of both genders)? Join this workshop to explore such questions through dialog and storytelling.

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(re-broadcast) 11:00am to 12:00pm

“The Space Between (our) Stories” – Charles Eisenstein

We live in a time of crisis. The environment, energy, health care, money, politics, education… none of our systems are working very well any more, and more and more people understand that the way we are doing things is unsustainable. Normal is falling apart. But endings are often also beginnings. What are these crises transitioning us into? What might the new normal look like? In this talk, Charles Eisenstein describes the deep, invisible stories that underlie the crisis of our time, and the new stories upon which we are already beginning to build a different kind of civilization. A new (and ancient) consciousness is emerging, but our institutions – money, medicine, government, and more – are still grounded in the old. This talk will illuminate how we can participate in a revolution in human beingness, that includes a different relationship to Earth, a different experience of self, and a different conception of life purpose than what is normal today.

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(tape delayed) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Birth Story – Rebecca Thompson

Did you know that we all have the story of our early life and our birth in our cells? And that we repeat those patterns throughout our life time? Join us for a fascinating look at how our early life imprints impact our relationships throughout our lives. But fear not! We are not doomed. Learn about an approach called Healing Stories that can be used with infants through adults to help change those patterns, connect more deeply with one another, help us to understand the hidden story and create a new story in our cells for ourselves and our children.

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(Live) 1:30 pm – 2:30 pm

Sacred Feminine – Melissa Rivera

In this session Kelly Sabourin and Melissa Rivera will facilitate a whole group conversation about elements of the sacred feminine, drawing from modern psychology and ancient wisdom traditions and applying concepts to daily living. This gathering will be the consort to Charles Eisenstein’s sacred masculine session.

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(Live) 2:30 – 3:30

What’s Your Big Five – John P. Strelecky

What are the five things you want to – do, have, or be, during your lifetime? Whether you have the answer on the tip of your tongue or toil to identify, join Best selling author John P. Strelecky as he helps attendees identify and live their Big 5 for Life.

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(Live) 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

The Rethinking Dad – Kevin Sabourin

Join Kevin for the exciting launch of the new Rethinking Dad community as he interviews some of the dads from our tribe. They will share stories, challenges, opportunities and tips. It should be eye-opening and valuable for one and all.

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(tape-delayed) 7:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Sacred Feminine – Melissa Rivera

In this session Kelly Sabourin and Melissa Rivera will facilitate a whole group conversation about elements of the sacred feminine, drawing from modern psychology and ancient wisdom traditions and applying concepts to daily living. This gathering will be the consort to Charles Eisenstein’s sacred masculine session.

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(Re-broadcast) 8:30 pm to 9:30 pm

Sacred Masculine – Charles Eisenstein

We hear all the time about restoring and celebrating the sacred feminine. What about masculinity — does that have a sacred dimension as well? Should the reaction to the horrors of patriarchal male violence be to retreat from masculinity and become more feminine? Or is there perhaps a distinctly masculine way of being that is not about domination and control of women (and of the feminine aspect of both genders)? Join this workshop to explore such questions through dialog and storytelling.

Homeoprophylaxis (“HP”) is a nontoxic alternative to vaccines. It is a more than 200-year-old method of promoting immunity through educating the immune system against infectious and contagious diseases. It follows proven homeopathic principles, working with the body and is easy to take. Studies have been confirming its effectiveness at about 90%, making it a very viable option to vaccines. Studies are also emerging showing that the use of HP likely provides a boost to general health as well. There is a choice! Cathy Lemmon has been teaching about HP throughout the United States and in Europe, helping people get a program going for themselves and/or their families. Come and learn what you can do to protect your body and promote wellness when vaccines are in question.

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(re-broadcast) 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm

Birth Story – Rebecca Thompson

Did you know that we all have the story of our early life and our birth in our cells? And that we repeat those patterns throughout our life time? Join us for a fascinating look at how our early life imprints impact our relationships throughout our lives. But fear not! We are not doomed. Learn about an approach called Healing Stories that can be used with infants through adults to help change those patterns, connect more deeply with one another, help us to understand the hidden story and create a new story in our cells for ourselves and our children.

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 7TH, 2015

John and his family have circled the globe several times, spending months visiting numerous countries. He has made a carer out of pursuing passions and travel happens to be one of his. Kevin and his family have either lived or traveled out of the country on numerous occasions. The currently live in an RV and travel extensively. Together they will host a dialogue about traveling abroad; how to pull it off and bring the kids along for the adventure.

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3:30 – 9:30 pm

Misc. replays of previous sessions.

Contact us here if you’d like to order the live streaming broadcast series of RE2015!

Cathy Lemmon, BA, CHP, has a wonderful husband and is mother to three wonderful and very intelligent children, who she was blessed to educate at home! She is also a homeopath and actively practices and teaches about Homeopathy and the vaccine alternative known as Homeoprophalaxis.

Her home office is in the Dallas, Texas area, but her outreach extends at the country and even overseas. Under some of the world’s best homeopaths, she has studied classical homeopathy, homeoprophylaxis, homeopathy in epidemics and trauma, homeopathy and infectious disease, and psychosomatic homeopathy. She has also studied cell salts.

She is co-founder and director of Worldwide Choice, a non-profit dedicated to the educating and promoting of Homeoprophylaxis as a nontoxic alternative to disease prevention. She is also a member of te national Center for Homeopathy, a board member of the Texas Society of Homeopathy, and a member of Free and Healthy Children International. She originated and manages “Homeopathy-and-SN”, a world-wide email list for parents, homeopathic practitioners and students with a focus on homeopathy and special needs, since 2007.

Being fluent in German and having lived in several different countries, she holds a deep love for the people of the world and knows well that the desire to be well knows no boundaries. She has works published in American and German homeopathic publications. Please help us welcome Cathy to RE and make sure to visit here sessions.

The 2015 Rethinking Everything agenda is shaping up to be quite amazing and we sincerely hope you plan to attend. Not only do we have terrific talent, but spectacular sessions, abundant activities and exciting events.

Additionally, we’ve incorporated a few changes we think you’ll really like; We streamlined the content, created more community gathering times and built in additional flexibility to (hopefully) give everybody what they need. Please check out the list below, or, click here for list view:

**Please note that additions and changes may happen right up until the big event so you may wish to refrain from printing this in advance – all details will be posted at the time of the event. Rooms, locations, times and even content is subject to change.**

Saturday, September 5, 2015

Sunday, September 6, 2015

Monday, September 7, 2015

Linda Ball is known as a Spiritual Counselor, Healer and Medical Intuitive with over 25 years of study in ancient and innovative healing therapies from around the world.

A Reverend and Reiki Master since 1991, she can assist you to heal from physical conditions ranging from disease, pain, and fatigue to mental /emotional issues such as anxiety, grief and depression through an individualized process of spiritual transformation and soul initiation.

Linda is also the mother of a grown unschooler, Michael Ball, who has attended the Rethinking Everything Conferences with her since its inception. This year she is facilitating two discussion:

“What’s Behind the Race Issue.”

“Happiness and the Value of Contrast”

Linda will be available for individual healing sessions throughout the conference. Text or call: (214) 417-4325. For more sessions or info click here.

Rebecca is a holistic counselor, author, and speaker. She is passionate about supporting families to create a life of love and connection, especially when challenges arise.

Rebecca holds a bachelor’s degree in elementary education from Ball State University and a master’s degree in Marriage and Family Therapy from Barry University in Miami Shores, FL. She has specialized training in attachment and trauma, along with 20+ years of working with children and families.

Rebecca supports families to create healing in their own homes and helps them to find their own unique path in parenting and family life. She helps families find the root cause of challenges, whether that stems from the parents’ own early life or a more recent traumatic and disconnecting event, empowering parents to find their own way through the storms. She loves exploring the impact of early life on families and children, and finding new ways to create more connection and understanding in families.

Recently, Rebecca has been rethinking weddings, marriage, schooling, and travel. Her youngest son, 11, is loving unschooling at a Sudbury school and her oldest son, 16, is enjoying culinary school. She truly believes that education needs to be co-created with each child to find what will work best for him or her and lives it in her own life.

You can join her in Little Rock for Rethinking Everything this year and at her retreat with her new husband, Tra, in Costa Rica in October, where they’ll be Rethinking Parenting where the jungle meets the sea! (Watch for more details on this exciting event coming soon.)

Beth Noelle is a professional singer, voice teacher, accompanist, dance instructor, and Musical Theater performer/director. In 2003, Beth began combining her interests in music, voice, bodywork, and personal growth to form an innovative approach to singing and self-expression: The PATH of Authentic Voice. In 2012, Beth joined the adjunct faculty of Portland State University, where young jazz singers are now discovering their own authentic voices.

Beth is also the creator of Movo:Dance, an hour-long movement ritual that celebrates the power and pleasure of embodied living. She has a Black Belt in Nia Technique, which she taught for six years before turning her creative energies to Movo:Dance.

Beth’s RE2015 sessions:

The PATH of Authentic Voice

A multi-dimensional, holistic approach to personal empowerment through singing, the PATH of Authentic Voice takes you on a journey through Power, Acceptance, Truth and Heart, to discover your authentic voice and reclaim your birthright to be unabashedly expressive! Whatever your purpose and level of experience, the PATH of Authentic Voice offers you a way to realize self-expression that is pure of heart, fiercely true, and radiantly alive.

This workshop includes group voice activities and some solo coaching. If you are interested in working on a solo, bring a song of your choice! You can accompany yourself, or Beth can play piano for you if you’ve got sheet music/charts, or you can bring a karaoke track (there’ll be a sound system set up to connect your iPod, phone or computer), or you can sing a cappella.

This workshop is designed for adult singers, but anyone age 14 and up is welcome to participate.

Anyone can receive the benefits of Movo:Dance, with or without prior dance experience. Every person carries within them a flame of authentic aliveness. Movo:Dance fans that flame and is a catalyst for self-understanding, vitality, and well-being — physically and otherwise.

We will meet every morning throughout the conference, and you can join us for any of our sessions. Or come dance with us every morning and enjoy the magic of creating community through movement.

What to bring: A water bottle
What to wear: Comfortable clothing (T-shirt, shorts, etc.) Movo:Dance is designed to feel best in bare feet.

Come move your body, renew your spirit, and celebrate all that it is to be and become fully human!

Episode introduction:

Tonight we’re going to speak with two couples from the Rethinking Everything (RE) Conference which is about to meet for the 19th time. Rethinking Everything is one of the oldest Un-schooling conferences in the US and their tribe is well versed on the in’s and out’s of this learning style as well as how it affects (if not defines) their families.

Those that commit to rethinking education have really said “yes” to “self-designed learning.” And, once a family embraces self-designed-learning it’s only a matter of time before the conversation flows into “self designed living”.

Tonight we speak with two dynamic and thoughtful families who discuss their lives, Un-schooling and what it means to truly RE-think Everything..

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Thu, 16 Jul 2015 23:47:57 +0000http://rethinkingeverything.com/?p=4624The 2015 Rethinking Everything agenda is shaping up to be quite amazing and we sincerely hope you plan to attend. Not only do we have terrific talent, but spectacular sessions, abundant activities and exciting events. Additionally, we’ve incorporated a few changes we think you’ll really like; We streamlined the content, created more community gathering times and built in additional flexibility to (hopefully) give everybody what they need. Please check out the list below, or, click here for a calendar view:

**Please note that additions and changes may happen right up until the big event so you may wish to refrain from printing this in advance – all details will be posted at the time of the event. Rooms, locations, times and even content is subject to change.**

Friday, September 4th, 2015

Every person carries within them a dancing flame of authentic aliveness. Movement fans the flame of that aliveness and can be a catalyst for a greater sense of intrinsic understanding, vitality and well-being, physically and otherwise. Join Beth Noelle for Movo:dance and come alive.

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9:00 am to 12:30 pm – Morning Sessions

“The Space Between (our) Stories” – Charles Eisenstein

We live in a time of crisis. The environment, energy, health care, money, politics, education… none of our systems are working very well any more, and more and more people understand that the way we are doing things is unsustainable. Normal is falling apart. But endings are often also beginnings. What are these crises transitioning us into? What might the new normal look like? In this talk, Charles Eisenstein describes the deep, invisible stories that underlie the crisis of our time, and the new stories upon which we are already beginning to build a different kind of civilization. A new (and ancient) consciousness is emerging, but our institutions – money, medicine, government, and more – are still grounded in the old. This talk will illuminate how we can participate in a revolution in human beingness, that includes a different relationship to Earth, a different experience of self, and a different conception of life purpose than what is normal today.

Open Space Overview, Orientation and discussion – Charles Eisenstein

Fun With Homemade Dough – Activity

Canoe Play – Activitiy

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1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – After Lunch Session

“Un-schooling 101 and Beyond” – Barb Lundgren and Panel

Join Barb Lundgren as she facilitates a discussion amongst seasoned un-schoolers. Barb and her team will field questions and discuss key topics to help others navigate the tricky waters of Un-schooled life.

Happiness and the value of contrast – Linda Ball

Society encourages us to seek happiness in all things at all times, yet we know, deep down that is not possible. Join Linda for an interesting discussion on the topic of the value, need and sustainability of happiness.

(Teen and Young Adult) Teen Shark Tank – John P. Strelecky.

John P. Strelecky has been helping audiences define a path for life, work and pursuits of passion for years. During this session he will help young adults identify passions and then develop a course of action for the transition years into adulthood.

Shake It – Belly Dancing!!! – Killian

Creek Critter Exploring – Activity

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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Pre-Dinner Sessions

Conscious Parenting Dialogues – Rebecca Thompson

Parenting can be challenging in any environment, but add “un-schooling” into the mix and you can get a number of unique new variables. Come join Rebecca for discussions about partnerships, boundaries and techniques for how to balance it all.

Jeremy and Scott created an online book review which they created, promoted, narrated and managed. After weeks of online dialogue and preparation the duo bring Charles into the mix to take a deeper dive.

Little Rock Painting – Activity

Survival Hike – Read

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7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Evening Announcements and Sunset Rituals:

Join us for announcements of the evening activities and to re-cap the day. Then, at sunset, we will begin our evening ritual. Tonight’s ritual will focus on identifying and releasing a limiting belief, then stating or replacing it with a new intention.

Proof of Life – Faerie finding Hike – Greg Robinson

Join Greg who will help point out evidence of faeries and faeries in disguise.

Giant Bubbles

Join us every evening on the Rose Garden patio for a fun and games with Giant Bubbles. See who can make the largest, Longest and widest shapes…

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8:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Evening session

Class Dismissed Screening

Join Film Maker Jeremy Stuart for the screening of his acclaimed movie Class Dismissed. Here is a cli[p from the trailer: “All across America, parents are becoming increasingly dissatisfied with the state of public education. The current state of our educational system & economy shines a spotlight on problems with traditional schools. Class Dismissed showcases a growing trend in alternative education strategies that are working for many families across America.”

(Teen & Young adult) Un-College – Jon Gordon

UnCollege Gap Year will be leading an experiential, interactive and fun workshop that takes some of the most popular activities from their curriculum. It is based around learning, creation, curiosity and connection and gives us tools to help us hack our educations. UnCollege has led these workshops anywhere from the UN building with the Nexus Global Youth Foundation to high schools in silicon valley and they are very excited to be working with all of you.

Campfire (Lakeside fire pit across the lake)

Flashlight Tag – Activity

Kids Movie – TBD

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9:30 pm to ? – Late Night

Campfire (continued)

Open Space Meet-ups

Open Space discussion topics will be added up to and through the conference. For a list of the sessions, see the bottom of this page. For information on daily topics, join us for evening announcements or see the community board in the concourse at the registration desk.

Power Shuffle (Teen and Young Adult) – Emily and Aaron

Power Shuffle (Pre-teens) – Vanessa

Card Games – Activity/Cafeteria area

Movie – Activity

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Saturday, September 5th, 2015

Every person carries within them a dancing flame of authentic aliveness. Movement fans the flame of that aliveness and can be a catalyst for a greater sense of intrinsic understanding, vitality and well-being, physically and otherwise. Join Beth Noelle for Movo:dance and come alive.

****

9:30 am to 12:30 pm – Morning Sessions

Sacred Masculine – Charles Eisenstein

We hear all the time about restoring and celebrating the sacred feminine. What about masculinity — does that have a sacred dimension as well? Should the reaction to the horrors of patriarchal male violence be to retreat from masculinity and become more feminine? Or is there perhaps a distinctly masculine way of being that is not about domination and control of women (and of the feminine aspect of both genders)? Join this workshop to explore such questions through dialog and storytelling.

Birth Story – Rebecca Thompson

Did you know that we all have the story of our early life and our birth in our cells? And that we repeat those patterns throughout our life time? Join us for a fascinating look at how our early life imprints impact our relationships throughout our lives. But fear not! We are not doomed. Learn about an approach called Healing Stories that can be used with infants through adults to help change those patterns, connect more deeply with one another, help us to understand the hidden story and create a new story in our cells for ourselves and our children.

10:30 start / Gap Year (continued) – Jon Gordon

UnCollege Gap Year will be leading an experiential, interactive and fun workshop that takes some of the most popular activities from their curriculum. It is based around learning, creation, curiosity and connection and gives us tools to help us hack our educations. UnCollege has led these workshops anywhere from the UN building with the Nexus Global Youth Foundation to high schools in silicon valley and they are very excited to be working with all of you.

PATH of Authentic Voice – Beth Noelle

In finding one’s voice, Beth las learned that most of our struggles are related to four major aspects of authentic self-expression: Power, Acceptance, Truth and Heart (PATH). Work with Beth and discover your authentic voice(s) and reclaim your birthright to be unabashedly expressive!

10:30 start / Magical Village Creation – Activity/Creek by Bridge

Fairies and forts – Activity/Creek by Bridge

Wet Kick Ball (with a twist) – Martinez/back yard

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1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – After Lunch Sessions

Sacred Feminine – Melissa Rivera

In this session Kelly Sabourin and Melissa Rivera will facilitate a whole group conversation about elements of the sacred feminine, drawing from modern psychology and ancient wisdom traditions and applying concepts to daily living. This gathering will be the consort to Charles Eisenstein’s sacred masculine session.

Discover Your Big Five for Life – John P. Strelecky

What are the five things you want to – do, have, or be, during your lifetime? Whether you have the answer on the tip of your tongue or toil to identify, join Best selling author John P. Strelecky as he helps attendees identify and live their Big 5 for Life.

Spa’tacular and Tattoo Parlor – Patio

Shelter Building – Meet at Patio

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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Pre-Dinner

The Rethinking Dad – Kevin Sabourin

Join Kevin for the exciting launch of the new Rethinking Dad community as he interviews some of the dads from our tribe. They will share stories, challenges, opportunities and tips. It should be eye-opening and valuable for one and all.

Being and Unschooler – Emily Williams Reeves

T-Shirt Creation – Activity/Patio

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7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Evening Announcements and Sunset Rituals:

Join us for announcements of the evening activities and to re-cap the day. Then, at sunset, we will begin our evening ritual. Tonight’s ritual will focus on Setting the New Story.

Giant Bubbles

Join us every evening on the Rose Garden patio for a fun and games with Giant Bubbles. See who can make the largest, Longest and widest shapes…

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8:30 – 9:30 – Evening Sessions

Grown Un-schoolers panel – Emily, Aaron and others

Meet some of our grown RE un-schoolers and learn what they want us to know about growing up un-schooled. Hear about their challenges, opportunities and what is takes to make the lifestyle work – from their perspective

(Pre and Early Teen Girls) Pink Tent

Join Melissa Rivera for a candid “coming of age” discussion

Open Space Meet-ups

Open Space discussion topics will be added up to and through the conference. For a list of the sessions, see the bottom of this page. For information on daily topics, join us for evening announcements or see the community board in the concourse at the registration desk.

Night Hike – Meet on Patio/Read

Kids Movie – TBD

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9:30 pm to ? – Late Night

SSUDS – Sabourin

Gentlemen, join us for a mens-only night full for dialogue, laughs and camaraderie. This event is a great time to share whats on your mind, seek the feedback you might be looking for or simply share some stories and a few laughs.

(Teen/young adult) Sex, Drugs and Growing Pains – Barb Lundgren.

Young adults join Barb for a candid talk about some of the big topics. Learn, share, and commune with others thinking, talking or wondering about the same things…

(Following Pink Tent) – Open or Reconsecration of the Womb – Maggie Batt

Every person carries within them a dancing flame of authentic aliveness. Movement fans the flame of that aliveness and can be a catalyst for a greater sense of intrinsic understanding, vitality and well-being, physically and otherwise. Join Beth Noelle for Movo:dance and come alive.

Rebecca Thompson and Scott Noelle share thoughts and dialogue with seasoned RE families about the evolution of their parenting paradigm; hear their insights, wisdom and common challenges.

Alternative Health and Wellness Discussions – Dr. Jerry Gould

Homeoprophalaxis – Cathy Lemon

Homeoprophylaxis (“HP”) is a nontoxic alternative to vaccines. It is a more than 200-year-old method of promoting immunity through educating the immune system against infectious and contagious diseases. It follows proven homeopathic principles, working with the body and is easy to take. Studies have been confirming its effectiveness at about 90%, making it a very viable option to vaccines. Studies are also emerging showing that the use of HP likely provides a boost to general health as well. There is a choice! Cathy Lemmon has been teaching about HP throughout the United States and in Europe, helping people get a program going for themselves and/or their families. Come and learn what you can do to protect your body and promote wellness when vaccines are in question.

Pre/Teen/Young Adult) Travel the World – John P. Strelecky

Open Craft Creation Time – Activity

Slip’N Slide – Activity

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1:30 pm – 3:30 pm – After Lunch Sessions

How to Get Paid and Not Work – John P. Strelecky

(Teens & Young Adults) Let’s Talk Adventure Racing – Bryce Read

Meet Bryce Read, Eco-chaallenger, adventure racer and friend. Bryce has raced across serval states and even a country during his many events. Learn how he combines, fitness, tactics and navigation into his pursuits.

Hear how Emily and Aaron have turned their passionate pursuits. Whether it’s modeling, flying airplanes or rebuilding cars, these two have have lots to share about building a brand while following their dreams.

Water Play – Activity/Patio

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7:00 pm to 8:30 pm – Evening Announcements and Sunset Rituals:

Join us for announcements of the evening activities and to re-cap the day. Then, at sunset, we will begin our evening ritual. Tonight’s ritual will focus on abundance and prosperity.

Giant Bubbles

Join us every evening on the Rose Garden patio for a fun and games with Giant Bubbles. See who can make the largest, Longest and widest shapes…

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8:30 pm to 9:30 pm – Evening Sessions

Sex, Drugs and Growing Pains (for Parents)- Barb Lundgren

Parents meet to talk about the tough stuff. Barb will share insights and feedback the teens want us to hear from their earlier discussions as well as from her own parenting experiences

Open Space Meet-ups

Open Space discussion topics will be added up to and through the conference. For a list of the sessions, see the bottom of this page. For information on daily topics, join us for evening announcements or see the community board in the concourse at the registration desk.

Family Night Sumo Wrestling

Aaaahhhhhhh Let’s Get Ready To Rumbaaaaallll..! Don the suit and get ready to bump belly. This event will make your sides split, one way or the other…

kids Movie – TBD

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9:30 pm to ? – Late Night

Goddess Gathering

Join Melissa Rivera, Kelly Sabourin, Linda Ball, Rebecca Thompson, and a number of other goddesses for this special goddess-only evening.

Teen night

Music Dance and other events

Movie – Activity/TBD

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Monday, September 7th, 2015

6:45 am – 8:00 am – Sunrise and Morning Movement

Yoga and Meditation

Balancing & Spinal Flows – Followed by a Color Meditation

Movo:Dance

Every person carries within them a dancing flame of authentic aliveness. Movement fans the flame of that aliveness and can be a catalyst for a greater sense of intrinsic understanding, vitality and well-being, physically and otherwise. Join Beth Noelle for Movo:dance and come alive.

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9:30 am to 12:30 pm – Morning Sessions

RED Talk

Join Michael Sharkey and Kevin Sabourin as they host the final RED Talk sessions of the conference. Make sure to get your topic in and hold your spot in the line up.

Egg Drop and Boat Creations Begin

Get your game face on on get down to the lake as we begin creating our masterpieces for the afternoon festival

John and his family have circled the globe several times, spending months visiting numerous countries. He has made a carer out of pursuing passions and travel happens to be one of his. Kevin and his family have either lived or traveled out of the country on numerous occasions. The currently live in an RV and travel extensively. Together they will host a dialogue about traveling abroad; how to pull it off and bring the kids along for the adventure.

Bazaar and Art Show

A long time favorite of RE, the bazaar holds hidden treasures and works of art. Make sure peruse these fine purveyors and shop till you drop.

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4:00 pm – 6:00 pm – Pre-Dinner

RE-Gotta Festival and Outdoor Activities

Egg Drop, Cardboard Boat Parade and Boat Races. Join us for this crown favorite. Root for the egg-droppers and boat-builders and encourage them as they launch their creations.

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7:30 pm to 8:30

Sunset Ceremony and Rituals – patio

Tonights ceremony will focus on the closing ritual where we begin to say good bye to another RE event and celebrate the togetherness.

8:30 – ?

Talent Show and family dance party

We start with an RE favorite – The Talent Show – and finish with a Family Dance Party. Be prepared to be entertained and to have a blast. Bring your camera, your dance shows and a snack – cause this could go a while…

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Open Space Discussions:

Open space discussions are not yet scheduled. We are, however, holding space for these talks every day of the conference. You can propose a topic now, or anytime up to and even through the conference. To propose a subject click here, or wait to submit it during the opening session Friday morning September 4th. Here’s what we have so far…

Body Wisdom – Melissa Rivera

In this session Melissa Rivera will hold space for a conversation about the beauty and power of our emotions: connecting to them, feeling into them, embodying them, learning from them, navigating with them, allowing them to guide us. Her experience is rooted in psychology, neuroscience, ancient spiritual traditions, and most significantly, living.

Community Living – Eric Chisler

Community living is more than just a way towards ecological sustainability and mutual support: it is a way for us to find ourselves and our gifts. In this discussion, we’ll take the time to consider how in learning how to relate deeply with others we find ourselves in the process, and learn what gifts we’re drawn to giving and how that can shape our learning experiences.

Activities.

We have a whole page dedicated to activities and events here. Most of these will be placed on the schedule right before (or once we are at) the conference. Only a few are schedule at committed times now.